Opera Theater of Syracuse • November 18, 20, 1983 • Indianapolis Opera • December 18, 20, 1983 (co-production)
Scenic and Lighting Design: Boyd Ostroff • Director: Robert B. Driver • Conductor: James Caraher
Alfred: Richard Leech • Adele: Nova Thomas • Rosalinde: Phyllis Hunter • Eisenstein: Robert Orth • Orlovsky: Dianne Thomas-Harris • Frank: John Davies • Blind: Melvin Lowery • Dr. Falke: Malcolm Arnold
“The production directed by Robert B. Driver and conducted by James Caraher had what is needed to let this greatest of all Viennese Operettas be heard at its best: A young and vivacious cast that can sing its gayly infectious tunes with a lilt and make the light, frivolous but complicated plot amusing with the support of a fine orchestra, in a setting of scenic beauty.
…The sets are beautifully executed, especially the party scene, with its double staircase, its paintings and ceiling murals and gold, red plush and ivory decor like a little Vienna State Opera. The first act setting also is handsome, a section of Eisenstein’s house, showing the entrance, a balcony and the living room. They were designed by Boyd Ostroff. Driver’s stage direction keeps it moving with celerity, a matter of vital importance when the subject is farce.” – Corbin Patrick, The Indianapolis Star, 12/17/1983
Production Photos
Shop Photos
Design and Technical Drawings
Production Staff
Technical Director: Boyd Ostroff • Asst Technical Director: Peter Scheu
Shop Carpenters: Daniel Robinson, Keith Brzozowski, Ken Brzozowski, Robert Frame, Ken Stone, Lauren VanDyken
Scenic Artists: Elizabeth Thomas (Charge), Robert Earle
Scenery Data
- Co-production with Indianapolis Opera
- Built January, 1983 at the Opera Theatre of Syracuse Production Center / Prescott School
- Scenery construction budget: $18,000 • Actual cost: $17,867 • Total rental income: $10,434 as of May 1985
- Load-in crew: 10 • Run Crew: 7 (carpenters, flymen and props only) • 8 hours required for load-in • 1 truck required for shipping
- Current status unknown
1983 Opera Theater of Syracuse scene shop brochure
Production History
Opera Theater of Syracuse • November 18, 20, 1983 (premiere) • Scenic and Lighting Design: Boyd Ostroff • Director: Robert B. Driver • Conductor: James Caraher
Indianapolis Opera • December 18, 20, 1983 • Scenic and Lighting Design: Boyd Ostroff • Director: Robert B. Driver • Conductor: James Caraher
Bardavon 1869 Opera House • 1984 • Scenic and Lighting Design: Boyd Ostroff • Director: Robert B. Driver • Conductor: James Caraher
Chautauqua Opera • July 13, 16, 1984 • Scenic Design: Boyd Ostroff • Director: Cynthia Auerbach